New! San Diego Street Fair Season Opens: Deke Dickerson, The Wailers and more + New Releases with Gary Wilson, Rebecca Jade and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers. Top 5 Concerts / Street Fair Season Opening with Tom Griesgraber, Deke Dickerson and the Wailers at Gator By The Bay, Wonderfront Festival, Adams Avenue Unplugged, Fiesta del Sol + New Releases with Gary Wilson, Rogues of Chaos, Taking On Water, Rebecca Jade and lots more!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/simply_local_coronado_april_2024_os/21

New! 2024 San Diego Music Awards Preview!

Bart Mendoza's San Diego Music Awards preview is in this months issue of Beyond the Bridge! It's a cover story with interviews from Jonny Tarr, Sidney Merritt of Swive, Allison Adams Tucker, MohaviSoul, Lissa Dee and more!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/simply_local_coronado_april_2024_os/20

New! San Diego Music News: The Loons, The Crawdaddys, Ratt, Jeff Berkley, The Tourmaliners, Cassie B and much more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers, includes San Diego Music News about: Cassie B at the Zoo / The Padres, The Loons have a new album, Ratt's new rarities comp, The Tourmaliners / Deven Berryhill's Birthday Party, The Crawdaddys are going to Spain, new combo Cat 22 with Scott Samuels, Donna Daly & Mel Hintz, metal band Stretcher is back (with Brian Sheerin), Jeff Berkley's new album, Thee Sacred Souls instrumental vinyl, Hector Penalosa touring with The Avengers, Blink 182 scores UK Platinum, Kimmi Bitter hits the Charts, Slack Key Ohana goes to #1, P.O.D. tours Europe, Ashley E Norton's Ramona Town Hall debut, a Java Joe's reunion - and more!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/simply_local_coronado_april_2024_os/22

Pacific Records Day at Kate Sessions Park on July 21! Sandollar, Jonny Tarr, Slack Key Ohana and more!

The 2024 Concerts on the Green / Kate Sessions Park schedule will include an afternoon featuring Pacific Records artists! On July 21, Bart Mendoza will emcee the event with a lineup set to include Sandollar, Slack Key Ohana, Kela Sako, Jonny Tarr and more! It's an outdoor event with a panoramic view of San Diego, free and all ages!
Details will be posted soon at: www.pbtowncouncil.org/concerts-on-the-green

True Stories July 14 at Standley Park / University City!

True Stories will be playing a free, all ages, outdoor show on July 14 at Standley Park in University City, for two sets, 5 - 7 p.m. More details tba, but the band will feature David Fleminger, Bart Mendoza, Greg Smith, Billy Tisch and friends.
Details will be posted here soon: www.universitycitynews.org/summer-concerts-in-standley-park

Purple Passion #6 with Manual Scan!

Bart Mendoza is on the cover, and Manual Scan is featured, in the latest issue of modzine, Purple Passion, Issue #6 also features The Eyes, The Creation, The Leopards, Greg Lee / Hepcat and lots more!

Manual Scan Set List April 13 2024

Manual Scan performed a special 10 song set at Rock and Roll San Diego on April 13. The occasion was bassist Tim Blankenship's wedding reception.
Info here: www.setlist.fm/setlists/manual-scan

Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again
(She's Used to Playing With) Fire
David May
Shooting Stars
Like Wow - Wipeout
(Baby My) Couch Is on Fire
No Matter What
Nothing Can Be Everything
Honky Tonk Women
Psychotic Reaction

True Stories at ESPN 2015

 Scott Mathiasen and Bart Mendoza of True Stories during an interview at ESPN circa 2015

New Concert Spotlights: Tim Flannery, Gabriel Iglesias, Mike Wofford, Johnny Vernazza and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News - Concert Spotlights on: Acoustic Evenings with Tim Flannery, Jefferson Jay, Bobo Czarnowski & Drew Cady at the Athenaeum, Joshua White at dizzy's - where the music matters most, The San Diego Jazz Piano Allstars w/ Mike Wofford etc at the Jai, Gabriel Iglesias at Pechanga Arena, JAMM at SOMA, and the San Diego Music Awards Blues Showcase at Humphreys Backstage Live, with Johnny Vernazza, Anthony Cullins, Black Market III, Chickenbone Slim and more.
Read here: https://sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-46

Manual Scan Flyers Circa 1980's!

Manual Scan flyers from the 1980's!
 

Orianthi at the Belly Up Tavern

Bart Mendoza introduced legendary guitarist Orianthi at her April 4 Belly Up Tavern concert. Good friends The Blitz Brothers were set to open, however a band illness instead saw Jack Butler, Evans and Nathan Raney take the opening spot.

Kimmi Bitter Interview!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers: An interview with country singer Kimmi Bitter!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/sd_north_baypark_march_2024_lite/20

Josh Weinstein Interview + Concert Previews: Kate Clover, Pete Escovedo, Jeff Berkley and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers includes: An interview with Josh Weinstein, and Concert Previews of Pete Escovedo at the Music Box, The Highwayman Show presented by the Six String Society at the Brooks Theatre, Kate Clover at the Soda Bar, and Jeff Berkley, Kimmi Bitter and Jerry Raney at the Belly Up Tavern
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/sd_north_baypark_march_2024_lite/21

New News! Alicia Previn, Mackenzie Leighton, Slightly Stoopid and more

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers, with Music News about the San Diego Music Awards, Mackenzie Leighton's album release show at Tio Leo's, Alicia Previn's new recording, tour news from The Tourmaliners, Slightly Stoopid, Pierce the Veil and more.
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/noth_inland_march_2024_lite_1_/23

May 7 - Deven Berryhill Birthday Event!

Guitarist Deven Berryhill of the Tourmaliners celebrates his birthday on May 7, 6-10 p.m. at Humphreys Humphreys Backstage Live, on Shelter Island San Diego. The Tourmaliners with be joined by special guests Slack Key Ohana + Steve Antti and Gary Santo-Pietro. Special guest appearances will include Jonny Tarr, Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink, Laurie Beebe Lewis,  Anthony "Fallbrook Kid" Cullins and Bart Mendoza. $5 cover.  21 and up.

2017 - 91X Loudspeaker with Alicia Previn, Kristen Cusato

Three photos from Bart Mendoza's visit to 91X-FM program, Loudspeaker, in 2017. Other guests included violinist Alicia Previn and KUSI-TV news anchor, Kristen Cusato.

Tim Pyles, Bart Mendoza, Alicia Previn at 91X

Alicia Previn, Bart Mendoza, KUSI-TV news anchor Kristen Cusato at 91X

Alicia Previn, Bart Mendoza, KUSI-TV news anchor Kristen Cusato at 91X

New Concert Spotlights! Falling Doves, Whitney Shay, Third Project, Ashley Norton and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News with concert spotlights on Falling Doves at Humphreys Backstage Live, Third Project at Tio Leo's Lounge, The Water Spots at Beaumont's Eatery, Whitney Shay at the Waterbar, the San Diego Sings Festival at Baker Baum Hall and Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum with Ashley E Norton, Jamie Shadowlight and Irving Flores
Read here: https://sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-45

Review: Josh Weinstein - Mind The Gap

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour is a review of keyboardist Josh Weinstein's album, Mind the Gap.
Read here: https://sandiegotroubadour.com/josh-weinstein-mind-the-gap

Manual Scan Recording 1987

Manual Scan recording at Circle Sound circa 1987

The Shambles 1990s Flyers with Peter Tork, Apples in Stereo, ? & The Mysterians, The Loons and more!

Various flyers from The Shambles archives circa the mid 1990's

Grandpadrew's Greatest Hits

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour:- A review of grandpadrew's Greatest Hits.
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/grampadrew-greatest-hits

New Music From True Stories Due Soon!

True Stories is wrapping up work on a new single for Pacific Records! "She's Magic" features violinist Alicia Previn, while the "b-side" will feature guitarist Johnny Vernazza on a new version of "Can't Seem To Make You Mine." More details soon! Produced by Alan Sanderson, with post production by David Fleminger.

Vote for Manual Scan! / The 2024 San Diego Music Awards

Voting for the 2024 San Diego Music Awards is open through March 27! Manual Scan's new release, Shooting Stars, has been nominated in the category of "Best Rock Album." Anyone, from anywhere can vote once a day- it's free, fast and easy. You also don't have to fill in every category, just the ones you choose to.
Vote for Manual Scan and your favorites at: www.dosd.com/p/sandiegomusicawards

New Concert Spotlights: Bruce Springsteen, Gregory Page, Earl Thomas and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News includes concert spotlights on: The upcoming Acoustic Music Series at the Athenaeum with Gregory Page & Jack Tempchin, Earl Thomas with Rebecca Jade at Humphreys Backstage Live, The Mar Dels at Tio Leo's, Marshall Hawkins and Joshua White at the La Jolla Community Center, The Moonage Daydreamers at Beaumont's and Bruce Springsteen at Pechanga Arena
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-44/ 

The Shambles 1993 promo single insert

Copies of The Shambles 1993 "(She's Used To Playing With) Fire" single given away in thier hometown included an insert

 

Manual Scan 2019 / Himmelberg's

Manual Scan at Himmelberg's 2019

Cathryn Beeks Celebrates 20 Years of The Game!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers includes a feature on Cathryn Beeks 20th Anniversary of songwriting exercise, The Game!
Read here: https://issuu.com/printandmailexperts/docs/simply_local_coronado_february_2024_lite/21

San Diego, Jazz and The Beatles: Top Ten Lennon, McCartney, or Harrison covers, with Allison Adams Tucker, Wayne Riker, Peter Sprague, Rebecca Jade, Fred Benedetti and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the San Diego Troubadour: "San Diego, Jazz and The Beatles" - Top Ten John Lennon, Paul McCartney, or George Harrison covers, with The Greyboy Allstars, Allison Adams Tucker, Wayne Riker, Peter Sprague, Rebecca Jade, Fred Benedetti and more!
Read here: www.sandiegotroubadour.com/san-diego-jazz-and-the-beatles

Pacific Records on Tour!

 Pacific Records latest touring artists post, with a date from Bart Mendoza:

New Concert Spotlights: Meow Meow, The Remnants, Linda Berry and more!

Bart Mendoza latest for the Beach and Bay Press / La Jolla Village News: Concert previews on Meow Meow at Baker Baum Hall, The Remnants at Beaumont's Eatery, Linda Berry at Humphreys Backstage Live, Susan Merdinger at the Athenaeum, Mission Bay High Schools Music Pops Concert with JP Balmat, B Sections at the Watebar - So much great live music in San Diego!
Read here: sdnews.com/live-from-san-diego-music-performances-on-the-coast-this-week-43/

True Stories at 4th & B

Photos of True Stories at 4th & B circa 2012

Our Ramona Compilation with Ashley Norton, Doug Walker and Jon Hasz

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers: A spotlight on the Our Ramona compilation, with Ashley E Norton, Jon Hasz and Doug Walker
Read here:https://issuu.com/.../simply_local_coronado_february.../20 

Johnny Vernazza Birthday & True Stories News

On February 27 Bart Mendoza stopped in at Johnny Vernazza's Birthday Party held at Rock and Roll San Diego. Johnny V is best known for his time in the Elvin Bishop Group, including 1976 hit, "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," also playing with the likes of Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia, The Marshall Tucker Band, and coming up, True Stories!

Photo by Donna Daly

Power Pop Shakers #22 Includes Manual Scan

British Video Blog, Power Pop Shakers #22, includes Manual Scan's "Shooting Stars" on their latest playlist! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkQZUnbCy6s

San Diego Music News: The Loons, Kimmi Bitter, Andra Day, Rebecca Jade, Jack Tempchin and more!

Bart Mendoza's latest for all Local Umbrella Media newspapers, with San Diego Music News on: JP Balmat & MBHS Music Series at Meraki, Nickel Creek on tour, Andra Day goes Platinum, The Loons are going to Spain, Daniel Nielsen Music's new album, Kimmi Bitter's new "Old School," Lori Bell's new album and West Coast Tour, The La Jolla Community Center's Fourth Friday Jazz Series lineup, Warren Dimartini / Ratt goes to camp, Rebecca Jade cruises to Greece, The Screamin YeeHaws reunion, Jack Tempchin scores 4 tracks on a new Eagles comp, Jewel returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Archie Thompson Murders & Cocktails, Rookie Card 2/29, Slack Key Ohana with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons - and more!
Read here: https://issuu.com/docs/simply_local_coronado_february_2024_lite/23